Dive Bars

Cleveland Dive Bars

Last Updated: February 27, 2017

Looking for a bar off the beaten path where the locals hang out? Take a look at our list of recommended dive bars below. Dive Bar is a Cleveland Classic while Edgewater Cafe has been around for decades. Check out Pat’s in The Flats - it’s a great place to grab a drink and listen to a band. Once you’re done, take a stroll along the water in The Flats and check out what else it has to offer!

Dive Bar

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Awarded one of “The 50 Best Sports Bars in America’s Best Sports Towns” in 2016, Dive Bar has a never ending calendar of events and a wide range of alcoholic beverages. Rent your own party pad “apartment” where you and your friends can watch the big game or celebrate an event. You’re provided with a private seating area, your own refrigerator filled with your choice of beverages, bottle service, and a server to help you out. Dive Bar is a great destination for draft beers in the Warehouse District. They offer over 42 options!

Clark Bar

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Clark Bar is a bar and pub located in Tremont. If you’re in the area and looking for a chill place to grab a quick drink, this is the place for you. It’s a great neighborhood bar with really good drinks and drink prices. They also offer homemade daily food specials.

Edgewater Cafe

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The same since 1996, Edgewater Cafe is like a time capsule of the 90’s. A pool table, dart board, and vintage beer paraphernalia fill the Edgewater Cafe. It’s a great place to watch a game while enjoying a few brews or beverages.

Hoopples

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Hoopples is located on a bluff overlooking the Cuyahoga River. It’s a blue-collar joint that offers a great view of the skyline and a feel for old school Cleveland. View bridges through the windows or take a look at their vintage photos on the walls, all while enjoying a drink at this family owned bar. It’s known as a “friendly place with good food, good people, and that great view.”

Pat's in the Flats

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Family owned since the 1940s, Pat’s in the Flats plays shelter to scruffy rockers, artists, and old school bar devotees. It’s a great place for lovers of punk and alternative rock. Drop by to grab a drink while enjoying local and amateur bands. The decor is minimal and simplistic but it’s a great eccentric bar to check out. Just a note: they’re a cash bar only so make sure you have some dolla bills before you head their way.

Smedley's

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Offering reasonable food and drinks, Smedley’s tends to draw a crowd of ex-military, bikers, and cops. However, there is a good mix of other individuals as well. They have great bands and friendly people-it’s the perfect dive bar hotspot for good food, beers, and music. Check out their Facebook page for a calendar of events and specials.